weezing-galar #10167
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weezing-galar
Generation I · #10167 — Poison Gas Pokémon
Galarian Weezing, known in its native region as the Poison Gas Pokémon, represents a fascinating regional variant of the Generation I classic. Introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield, this Poison/Fairy-type form emerged from the unique environmental conditions of the Galar region, transforming Weezing into an entirely different species while retaining its basic evolutionary lineage from Koffing. With a National Pokédex number of #110, Galarian Weezing stands as a testament to how regional factors can dramatically alter a Pokémon's characteristics, typology, and ecological role. The form maintains identical base stats to its Kantonian counterpart, totaling 490 points, but its type change grants it access to an entirely different movepool and strategic possibilities in competitive play.
Base Stats
Height
3.0m
Weight
16.0kg
Category
Poison Gas Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
purple
Shape
heads
Habitat
urban
Abilities
Evades ground moves.
Neutralizes abilities of all Pokémon in battle.
When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Misty Terrain.
Weezing-galar Biology & Physical Characteristics
Galarian Weezing maintains the fundamental dual-spherical structure characteristic of standard Weezing, consisting of two connected heads with a central sphere, yet the Galar variant reaches an impressive height of 3.0 meters compared to its original form's 1.2 meters. The regional variant weighs a lightweight 16.0 kilograms despite its considerably greater height, suggesting a far less dense gaseous composition. This Weezing's base stats remain distributed identically across all categories: 65 HP, 90 Attack, 120 Defense, 85 Special Attack, 70 Special Defense, and 60 Speed, emphasizing its role as a defensive pivot. The Poison/Fairy typing grants it significantly different type resistances and weaknesses than its pure Poison-type cousin, notably gaining a resistance to Fighting-type moves while losing immunity to certain poison-based attacks. Its three possible abilities—Levitate, Neutralizing Gas, and the hidden ability Misty Surge—each fundamentally alter its battle mechanics and team synergies.
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Training
Breeding
Weezing-galar Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Galarian Weezing exhibits a perfectly balanced 50% male to 50% female gender ratio, allowing equal breeding potential across both sexes without gender-specific breeding mechanics. The species belongs to the Amorphous egg group, grouping it with other gelatinous, gaseous, and formless Pokémon such as Grimer, Haunter, and Ditto, which enables breeding with a diverse array of partners within its egg group. Breeding produces Koffing offspring that hatch after approximately 20 egg cycles, translating to roughly 4,884 to 5,140 steps of travel before emergence. The base happiness of standard Weezing sits at 70, indicating moderate friendliness upon capture, though Galarian variants captured in the wild maintain identical friendship statistics. Galarian Weezing's breeding mechanics remain consistent with standard Pokémon reproduction, as no gender-specific forms or breeding-exclusive variants exist for this regional form. The amorphous nature of the species suggests that reproductive processes may differ significantly from traditional biological systems, likely involving the merging or exchange of gaseous components between two individuals rather than conventional mammalian reproduction.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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crystal
tm03
gold silver
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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yellow
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gold silver
tm06
red blue
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crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
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diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
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colosseum
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black 2 white 2
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xd
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black white
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heartgold soulsilver
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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ultra sun ultra moon
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weezing-galar's Evolution Chain
Weezing-galar Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Galarian Weezing evolves from Koffing upon reaching level 35, just as its Kantonian form does, but the regional location determines which variant emerges from the evolution. All Koffing captured or hatched within the Galar region will evolve into Galarian Weezing regardless of their original form or region of capture, effectively making the Galarian form the universal endpoint for Koffing evolution within Sword and Shield. This evolution represents a Type change from pure Poison to Poison/Fairy, granting access to fairy-type moves and fundamentally altering the Pokémon's competitive viability and strategic applications. The evolution process involves Koffing reaching approximately 35 levels of experience, at which point the region's unique magical properties catalyze the transformation. Unlike Weezing, Galarian Weezing does not undergo Mega Evolution, remaining in its final evolved form without access to temporary power boosts or alternative battle configurations.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Weezing-galar Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Galarian Weezing exhibits behavioral patterns influenced by the industrial and mystical environments of the Galar region, demonstrating a preference for polluted urban areas and enchanted locations. Unlike its Kantonian ancestors that thrive in garbage dumps and toxic waste sites, the Galar form appears more selective in its habitat, often found in industrial zones with underlying fairy-type energy. The transformation from standard Koffing to Galarian Weezing occurs through exposure to Galar's unique environmental conditions, suggesting that all Koffing native to the region evolve into this Fairy-typed variant regardless of their origin. Its mystical nature is further emphasized by its hidden ability, Misty Surge, which creates Misty Terrain upon entering battle—a phenomenon that suggests this variant has absorbed some of the region's magical properties. The species maintains the characteristic behavior of perpetually mixing toxic gases between its twin bodies to increase the potency of its toxins, though the fairy influence appears to have refined this process into something more sophisticated than its purely poisonous ancestor.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
Where two kinds of poison gases meet, 2 KOFFINGs can fuse into a WEEZING over many years.
It lives and grows by absorbing dust, germs and poison gases that are contained in toxic waste and garbage.
Generation II
If one of the twin KOFFING inflates, the other one deflates. It con stantly mixes its poisonous gases.
Top-grade perfume is made using its internal poison gases by diluting them to the high est level.
When it inhales poisonous gases from garbage, its body expands, and its insides smell much worse.
Generation III
WEEZING loves the gases given off by rotted kitchen garbage. This POKéMON will find a dirty, unkempt house and make it its home. At night, when the people in the house are asleep, it will go through the trash.
WEEZING alternately shrinks and inflates its twin bodies to mix together toxic gases inside. The more the gases are mixed, the more powerful the toxins become. The POKéMON also becomes more putrid.
By diluting its toxic gases with a special process, the highest grade of perfume can be extracted. To WEEZING, gases emanating from garbage are the ultimate feast.
Very rarely, a sudden mutation can result in two small KOFFING twins becoming conjoined as a WEEZING.
Where two kinds of poison gases meet, two KOFFING can fuse into a WEEZING over many years.
Generation IV
It grows by feeding on gases released by garbage. Though very rare, triplets have been found.
If one of the twin KOFFING inflates, the other one deflates. It constantly mixes its poisonous gases.
Top-grade perfume is made using its internal poison gases by diluting them to the highest level.
Generation V
It grows by feeding on gases released by garbage. Though very rare, triplets have been found.
Inhaling toxic fumes from trash and mixing them inside its body lets it spread an even fouler stench.
Generation VI
If one of the twin Koffing inflates, the other one deflates. It constantly mixes its poisonous gases.
Very rarely, a sudden mutation can result in two small Koffing twins becoming conjoined as a Weezing.
Weezing loves the gases given off by rotted kitchen garbage. This Pokémon will find a dirty, unkempt house and make it its home. At night, when the people in the house are asleep, it will go through the trash.
Weezing alternately shrinks and inflates its twin bodies to mix together toxic gases inside. The more the gases are mixed, the more powerful the toxins become. The Pokémon also becomes more putrid.
Generation VII
This Pokémon lives and grows by absorbing poison gas, dust, and germs that exist inside garbage.
Generation VIII
It mixes gases between its two bodies. It’s said that these Pokémon were seen all over the Galar region back in the day.
It can’t suck in air quite as well as a Galarian Weezing, but the toxins it creates are more potent than those of its counterpart.
Weezing-galar Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The design of Galarian Weezing incorporates elements that blend its original concept with fairy-tale aesthetics characteristic of Galar's Victorian-influenced aesthetic. The name 'Weezing' derives from the sound of wheezing or labored breathing, perfectly describing the Pokémon's gaseous nature and twin-body structure that must coordinate to breathe. The Galarian form maintains this wheezing etymology while subtly incorporating fairy-type characteristics through its refined coloration and graceful proportions compared to its grounded Kantonian ancestor. Standing at 3.0 meters tall, this variant achieves an almost ethereal presence despite its toxic nature, suggesting an evolution beyond mere pollution into something more mystical and refined. The Japanese name 'Matadogas' continues the matador theme from its predecessor but takes on new meaning when applied to the Galarian form, where the Pokémon's toxic gases have been elevated through exposure to magical energies. The dual typing reflects Galar's unique ecosystem, where industrial development and magical phenomena coexist, creating a Pokémon that bridges scientific toxicology and fairy-tale enchantment.
Learnable Moves
Weezing-galar can learn 71 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acid spray | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| aromatherapy | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| aromatic mist | fairy | Status | — | — | 20 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| belch | poison | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| clear smog | poison | Special | 50 | — | 15 |
| corrosive gas | poison | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| destiny bond | ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| double hit | normal | Physical | 35 | 90 | 10 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fairy wind | fairy | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| memento | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| misty explosion | fairy | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 |
| misty terrain | fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| poison gas | poison | Status | — | 90 | 40 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| self destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| smog | poison | Special | 30 | 70 | 20 |
| smokescreen | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| strange steam | fairy | Special | 90 | 95 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| toxic spikes | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| venom drench | poison | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| venoshock | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
Weezing-galar Competitive Battle Guide
Galarian Weezing serves as a distinctive competitive pivot with a specialized Poison/Fairy typing that provides unique defensive and offensive coverage compared to its Kantonian counterpart. The 120 Defense stat—the form's highest individual stat—positions it as a bulky physical wall, capable of absorbing hits from physical attackers while leveraging its 85 Special Attack to deal respectable damage. Its signature ability Neutralizing Gas proves exceptionally valuable in competitive formats, as it temporarily disables the beneficial abilities of all Pokémon currently in battle, potentially crippling teams built around ability-dependent strategies such as Choice items or terrain-setters. The hidden ability Misty Surge creates Misty Terrain, which reduces damage from Dragon-type moves and prevents status conditions, while Levitate grants immunity to Ground-type moves and Earthquake, historically one of the format's most prevalent attacks. Galarian Weezing learns a diverse movepool including Sludge Bomb for STAB damage, Dazzling Gleam for Fairy-type coverage, and utility moves like Thunder Wave for paralysis support or Trick for item manipulation. Its 60 Speed stat necessitates investment in speed control through Trick Room or priority moves, making it better suited for slower, more defensive team structures rather than offensive-oriented strategies.
Commonly Asked Questions About Weezing-galar
What type is Weezing-galar?
Weezing-galar is a poison and fairy type Pokemon.
What does Weezing-galar evolve into?
Weezing-galar does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Weezing-galar's weaknesses?
Weezing-galar is weak to ground, steel and psychic type moves.
Weezing-galar Cultural Impact & Franchise History
While Galarian Weezing lacks the iconic status of its Kantonian predecessor—which prominently features in the animated series as James's beloved Pokémon—the regional variant has developed a respectable following within the Pokémon community for its novel typing and competitive applications. The Poison/Fairy combination represents one of Galar's creative reinterpretations of classic Pokémon, appealing to players who appreciate the region's blend of industrial heritage and magical fantasy elements. Galarian Weezing's Neutralizing Gas ability sparked significant discussion in competitive Pokémon communities, with players theorizing about its potential to counter ability-based strategies and discussing its role in team building across multiple formats. The regional form exemplifies GameFreak's approach to Galarian Pokémon—taking familiar Generation I designs and transforming them into something unexpected yet thematically coherent with the region's aesthetic. Among casual players and collectors, Galarian Weezing represents the accessibility of regional variants, offering fans a fresh take on a beloved classic without requiring entirely new Pokémon species introductions.
Where to Find Weezing-galar in Every Pokémon Game
Galarian Weezing is exclusively available in Pokémon Sword and Shield within the Galar region, where it can be encountered as a wild Pokémon or obtained through evolution of Koffing. Players can capture Koffing in various wild areas throughout Galar and allow them to reach level 35 to trigger evolution into Galarian Weezing, or they can encounter evolved Weezing directly in specific locations throughout the region. The Pokédex entry slot #251 in Sword and Shield ensures that Galarian Weezing holds a distinct position within Galar's expanded regional Pokédex. Following the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Galarian Weezing has become available in The Teal Mask DLC with Pokédex number #136, indicating continued support for the regional variant beyond its original generation. The species retains a capture rate of 60, making it moderately challenging to catch in the wild without appropriate Poké Balls or status condition support. Breeding remains the most reliable method for obtaining multiple Galarian Weezing with optimal individual values, as Koffing caught in Galar will always evolve into the regional form at level 35, ensuring consistent access to competitive specimens for dedicated trainers.